XVZ 12 T

1988 Yamaha XVZ 12 T Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's touring motorcycle platform, the 1988 Yamaha XVZ 12 T utilizes a 1197 cc (73 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 97 HP (70.8 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 81 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XVZ 12 T measures 325 kg (717 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.35 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 192 km/h (119 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1984 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.